Actress Clara Khoury will be present for opening remarks.
Friday, April 17, 8:30 p.m. | After discovering their late father left behind a fortune, sisters Mariam and Noura set aside their differences and hatch a plan to take the money before their brother — entitled to half the inheritance — learns of his death. This sharp, funny and thoughtful fable delves into the complexities of sisterhood and patriarchal law, offering a poignant critique on female empowerment within a conservative society. Actress Clara Khoury will be present for opening remarks.
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WHAT A PATTERN TELLS US
2025, dir. Bayan Abuta'ema, 15 min, Jordan, Palestine, Spain, In Arabic with English subtitles
Aseel and Um Qusai, two Palestinian women from different generations, are connected by the threads of traditional embroidery. Starting in a thread shop, we follow them into their daily lives where each stitch becomes a form of expression, a way to preserve heritage, and a tool for storytelling.
Chicago Palestine Film Festival | April 11–25, 2026
Founded in 2001, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival (CPFF), a program of the Middle East Charitable and Cultural Society Inc., a non-profit organization, is an annual cultural event that serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing the rich and diverse narratives of Palestinian cinema. Film synopses provided by CPFF. Learn more at palestinefilmfest.com.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu